The Power of Understanding People
Name_______________________________________________ Date__________________________________________
Below, there are 8 sections, each with 4 statements labeled “a”, “b”, “c”, and “d”. After you read statements
a,b,c and d, choose the one that you like the best and put a “1” in the box next to the letter which matches that statement;
put a “2” in the box of the statement you like the next best; a “3” in the next and a “4” in the one you like the least.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A really good restaurant
Family and/or friends
A new place or situation
A competitive and/or learning situation
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A well structured company
A people oriented company
A creative company
A fast growing, risk motivated company
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A job or project that makes sense
A job or project that benefits others
A job or project that is different and exciting
A job or project that is mentally stimulating
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A good physical relationship
A meaningful relationship
New relationships
Challenging and/or competitive relationships
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Rewards based on consistency
Rewards based on loyalty
Rewards based upon originality of ideas
Rewards based upon merit and achievement
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A well played ball game
A moving emotional experience
A new and different experience
A winning experience
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
A task that one can see or touch
A task that makes one feel good
A task that calls upon one’s imagination
A task that requires logical reasoning
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Steady work
Harmonious work
Changing work
Efficient work
a.
b.
c.
d.
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TOTAL a
b
c
d
When you are through ranking the items, add up all the numbers in the “a” column and total them at the bottom of the column. Then do
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